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Beef broiled vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between beef broiled and french fries?

  • Beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and phosphorus, while french fries are higher in fiber.
  • Beef broiled's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 110% higher.
  • French fries have a higher glycemic index (70) than beef broiled (0).

We used Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +221%
Contains more ZincZinc +1162%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2288.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +82.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1958.3%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1291.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +833.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.372mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +656%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +172.1%
~equal in Fats ~14.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1015.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Beef broiled French fries
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef broiled French fries DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.64µg 0µg 110%
Zinc 6.31mg 0.5mg 53%
Protein 25.93g 3.43g 45%
Selenium 21.5µg 0.9µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.484g 5.398g 33%
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg 29%
Iron 2.6mg 0.81mg 22%
Saturated fat 5.895g 2.336g 16%
Vitamin B3 5.378mg 3.004mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Carbs 0g 41.44g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.176mg 0.039mg 11%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.67mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.17mg 10%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.247mg 10%
Phosphorus 198mg 125mg 10%
Potassium 318mg 579mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 11.2µg 8%
Choline 82.4mg 36.8mg 8%
Sodium 72mg 210mg 6%
Folate 9µg 30µg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Copper 0.085mg 0.124mg 4%
Magnesium 21mg 35mg 3%
Calories 250kcal 312kcal 3%
Monounsaturated fat 6.668g 5.969g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 0.58mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.372mg 1%
Fats 15.41g 14.73g 1%
Net carbs 0g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 18mg 18mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.572g 0.06g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.016g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.012g 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef broiled French fries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Beef broiled
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Beef broiled
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
French fries
French fries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
French fries
French fries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.559g)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/nutrients
  2. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.